Japan 1 Bu "Meiji Ichibugin", 1868 – 1869
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Ryō
(1595 – 1874)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Bu
Year
1868 – 1869
Ruler
Meiji
(1867–1912)
Composition
Silver (.807)
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
8.66
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Bu from Japan. Issued from 1868 to 1869. Struck in Silver (.807). Measures 0 mm and weighs 8.66 g.
- Obverse
- Incuse stamp 定 (= Jo) over 4 kanji in rectangle surrounded by 30 sakuras (cherry blosoms) one of them inverted. (Guaranteed Ginza (Silver Mint) Joze (Mint Official))
- Reverse
- 3 vertical kanji in rectangle surrounded by 30 sakuras (cherry blosoms) one of them inverted (1 bu silver)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1868-1869) | 4.3M | € 61,00 | € 98,00 | Variants exist |
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